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Healthcare
Queensland healthcare receives a timely helping hand
Healthcare organisations in Queensland and around Australia looked to be heading for trouble when the federal budget was announced last month. In a budget that was harsh on one of the country's most vital sectors, there seemed to be little respite from the funding cuts that were in line for healthcare providers. A recently announced reprieve…
17 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Debating drug pricing, regulation and industry transparency
Pharmaceutical companies, law firms, government departments, associations and consultants convened at the Sydney Harbour Marriott on 29th and 30th May 2014, for the 7th Annual Pharmaceutical Law Conference. Over this jam-packed two-day event, discussion centred on a selection of pivotal issues impacting the industry including pharmaceutical law reforms, Intellectual Property, evaluation of the competitive landscape and industry…
16 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Head and neck cancer on the decline in Australia
In positive news for healthcare practitioners in Australia, a new report indicates that rates of head and neck cancer are dropping in Australia. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's (AIHW) 'Head and neck cancers in Australia' report, the rate of these cancers decreased from 19.3 to 16.8 cases diagnosed per 100,000 people in…
14 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Social Policy
Enabling effective supervision-training for community sector workers
One of the key challenges for supervisors and senior practitioners in the welfare and community sectors is to ensure that supervisees are offered individualised and non-directive supervision development training. In the lead up to the Australian Community Workers Conference and Exhibition 2014, we had the chance to speak to Dr Elizabeth Riley, Counsellor & Clinical…
11 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Can performance reporting help the healthcare sector?
A stronger performance and reporting framework can substantially improve Australian healthcare and boost its efficiency, according to a new discussion paper. The Deeble Institute for Health Policy Research, which acts as the research arm of the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA), recently released an issues brief titled 'Can we improve the health system with performance…
7 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Electronic medication management increases patient safety
A recent survey conducted by InterSystems at the Electronic Medication Management Conference found that 100% of the 30 participated Australian hospitals expected electronic medication management (EMM) to lead to increased patient safety. However, 60% cited complexity or cost of interoperability as a significant barrier to deployment. 26 public hospitals and 4 private hospitals participated in the survey, highlights…
6 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Discrepancies found in common healthcare procedures around the country
According to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), the treatment of even the most common health conditions in Australia can "vary considerably" depending on whereabouts in the country a patient lives. The 'Exploring Healthcare Variation in Australia' discussion paper, released by the AIHW in conjunction with the Australian Commission on Safety…
5 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Improving the lives of young people living with complex disabilities
Sue Hodgson, President of HOPES Inc. joined us recently to discuss her future plans and aspirations for her organisation and the individuals that she and her colleagues, continue to support. Sue will be presenting at the upcoming Younger People with Very High and Complex Care Needs Conference which will take place on 19th and 20th June 2014 at…
30 May 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Are Australia’s nursing graduates under threat?
Nurses play a vital role in any country's healthcare system, and ensuring there is a steady pipeline of local talent is essential. However, according to the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), the ease of access to 457 visas is pushing many home-grown nurses out of the picture. ACTU President Ged Kearney recently revealed that…
27 May 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Performance data highlights strong healthcare in Queensland
The Queensland government recently released new healthcare performance data on key areas around the state, and the figures indicate that its residents are certainly in safe hands. In compiling the quarterly review, the government assessed a range of critical measures to gauge how healthcare providers in various cities were performing. These included metrics such as…
26 May 2014, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
